Meningitis in your words

Carly had bacterial meningitis following an ear infection. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.

Zoey shares the story of how she lost her partner Dan to meningitis on Christmas Eve in 2014.

Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.

Charlotte shares her story of having bacterial meningitis when she was three months pregnant with her son.

Yosselin was hospitalised with meningitis aged 11. Following treatment, she has since made a full recovery.

James talks about having viral meningitis as a college student, and its continuing effect on his short-memory.

Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.

Ava talks about how she survived meningitis when she was only one week old, and the importance of staying strong.

Mary shares the story of her daughter Ruth’s death from meningitis, and finding solace in Ruth's son Andrew.